1685 (Zedd song featuring Muse)
| Muse song | |
|---|---|
| Name | 1685 |
| Album/single | Telos (Zedd album; 10)[1] |
| Length | 6:11 |
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| Recorded | |
| Writer/composer | Anton Zaslavski, Matthew Bellamy, JS Bach[2] |
| Producer | Zedd |
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Information
1685 is the closing track on Zedd's third album, Telos, released on 30th August 2024. It features Muse on it, making the first song ever in the band's discography, credited on an another artist's song.
A collaboration between Zedd and Muse/Matt Bellamy was rumoured for years, and was confirmed in August 2024 on Zedd's social media.[3]
The song’s melody interpolates Prelude in C Major by Bach, whose birth year is the track’s namesake and interpolates the traditional Catholic prayer Ave Maria in its lyrics. Produced and mixed by Zedd, it features Matt on vocals, with additional bass and drums performed by Chris and Dom. The strings were arranged by Jeremy Kittel.[4]
Lyrics
Ave Maria Hold me in your arms tonight Heal these open wounds Will you still be there for me When I fall?
Spin me till I'm entranced This could be our last chance Did I stray too far To still deserve your warm embrace?
Ave Maria Ave Maria Cleanse me of my sins Restore me from within And I need you to know I will love you so Until the world explodes
Spin me till I'm entranced This could be our last chance Did I stray too far To still deserve your warm embracе?
Ave Maria Ave Maria Cleansе me of my sins Restore me from within And I need you to know I will love you so Until the world explodes
[Instrumental Outro]